Broccoli Salad with Bacon
If you're looking for a crunchy, delicious southern side dish, you need not look further than my Broccoli Salad with Bacon!
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli washed and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 c. Duke’s mayonnaise
- ½ c. dried cranberries
- ½ c. red onion finely chopped
- 8 slices of bacon cooked and chopped
- ½ c. cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ c. sugar
- 2 tbsp. white vinegar
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the head of broccoli and trim off large leaves. Remove the tough stalk at the end. Cut off the broccoli flowerets (with small pieces of stem, if desired) into bite-sized pieces.
- Place chopped broccoli into a large bowl; add cherry tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, red onion, and chopped bacon. Toss gently.
- Make the dressing in a separate bowl by whisking together sugar, white vinegar, salt, pepper, and Duke’s mayonnaise. Add dressing to the broccoli mixture and toss gently until fully-coated.
Notes
- Ensure the broccoli is chopped into evenly sized bite-sized pieces. You can include some small pieces of stem for added crunch, but discard any tough or woody parts.
- Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust the sugar and vinegar accordingly. If you prefer a sweeter dressing, add more sugar; if you prefer it tangier, add more vinegar.
- This broccoli salad makes a great side dish for barbecues, picnics, or potlucks. It pairs well with grilled meats and sandwiches.
Nutrition
Calories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 9gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 522mgPotassium: 333mgFiber: 3gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 851IUVitamin C: 72mgCalcium: 247mgIron: 1mg
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